The exhibition undertaken at the cusp of India’s 70 years of independence seeks to understand the many positions of artists of South Asian descent living in the United States.
Exhibition

Beyond Transnationalism: The Legacy of Post Independent Art from South Asia

APR 8, 2018 - JUN 19, 2018
Engage with the Museum collection and contemporary exhibitions critically and creatively through interpretive gallery visits and workshops! For all age-groups.
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The Thar Parkar district of Sindh, which has a rich tradition of folk embroidery. The symmetrically embroidered foliage designs in satin stitch depicts a lotus flower, peacocks, single stemmed flowering plants and peacocks, all symbolising fertility. The embroidery also uses mirror work, characteristic of the textile work from this region.
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Object Of The Month

Embroidered textile from Sindh, cotton, late 19th to early 20th century.
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Restoration and Revitalization

06/2018

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A two-hour teacher-training workshop aimed to introduce teachers and educators to the scientific method and its application across disciplines. Participants will also learn to recognise patterns in science and develop STEAM stories, which they can use as value additions to science teaching in classrooms.

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Be a 21st Century Scientific Teacher

JUNE 15, 2018 | 11 am
The Museum is in the process of creating a dynamic new identity for itself as a cultural hub in Mumbai. We are excited to welcome a new building, which will be an iconic addition to the architectural and cultural heritage of the city.
Museum of the Future

Museum Expansion

The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai
City Museum seeks to serve the community as an Institution dedicated to excellence in culutral education through exhibitions and unique visual and intellectual media.

An Institution of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
Supported by the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation.
Restored by INTACH, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage

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Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan (Rani Baug),
91/A, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road,
Byculla East Mumbai 400027 India

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10:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Closed Wednesday.

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